Press weirded out by Obama's debate video

By Becket Adams, Becket Adams

Published December 20, 2015

Reporters appeared perplexed Tuesday evening after CNN began the first televised Democratic presidential debate with what appeared to be a fundraising video featuring President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden.

"Surprised. [CNN] began debate running partisan video statement by [President] Obama urging Dems to build on his record. Sounded like a fundraiser," said CBS News White House correspondent Mark Knoller.

The video itself was well-received by the crowd in attendance at the Democratic debate in Las Vegas.

"Eight years ago, I was one of the many candidates sharing my vision for our country's future. After a hard fought primary, we came together and built a historic grassroots campaign to bring change to America," Obama said in the video.